KC Reporter

Governor Mike Kehoe has announced three appointments to the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission and filled a vacancy in Atchison County.

Roye Cole, from Rogersville, joins the commission. He has been the Sheriff of Webster County since 2008 and is a certified police officer since 2003. His background includes work as a deputy juvenile officer for Missouri and as a security guard at Drury University. Cole holds degrees in Psychology, Criminology, and Business Administration from Drury University.

Amanda Grellner, of Linn, was also appointed to the commission. She has served as Osage County's prosecuting attorney since 2002. Her involvement extends to leadership roles in organizations such as the Community Health Center of Central Missouri and the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Grellner earned her political science degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri.

Kurt D. Marquart, from Lee's Summit, completes the trio of new appointees to the commission. A retired attorney with a private practice since 1991, Marquart previously worked as a Missouri State Highway Patrolman. He is affiliated with several legal associations and serves on the board for MASTERS. His educational background includes law enforcement studies at Southeast Missouri State University and a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Additionally, Tasha Zach from Rock Port was appointed as Atchison County Treasurer after being selected by the county commission last December. She brings over nine years of experience in various roles within the Atchison County clerk's office and holds an Office Information Systems Technology certificate from Iowa Western Community College.